22mm x 27mm Double Pole Switch Removal Tool

Slip this over a DPST or DPDT 22x27mm switch to easily compress the "fingers" and remove from a panel.
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updated March 7, 2023

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I searched all over Thingiverse, Yeggi, Printables and couldn't find a “basic” double pole switch removal tool. These 22x27 switches are common in ALL KINDS of things, appliances, tools, industrial, etc etc. Sometimes getting pliers into place to squeeze the “fingers” that hold these in can be a pain. That and if the switch was of decent quality, the plastic is quite rigid and difficult to compress. 

I did find somebody selling something similar to these on Etsy…. Well, wasn't that hard for even a simpleton as myself to model. Used 123D Design because that's all I know :(

Made 4 different versions. v3 and v4 are probably the only ones worth printing. v1 gives a lip on the sides and top/bottom. v2 has only top grips, v3 has smaller top only grips. v4 has no grips but instead finger grabs for the slimmest fit. Tried making them thinner, but the spring fingers on the switch were stretching PLA, ABS, PETG filaments so made them a bit thicker. 

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